Yesterday was a rather hard day, because we found out that Ami, our
11-year old White German Shepherd, had bone cancer. Not only that, but the cancer had weaked her bone and it had broken. Basically, there was nothing else we could do but have her put to sleep. We stayed with her until the end, so that she would know that she would be with those who loved her.We have another QI, Banjo, who is a black & tan German Shepherd. Ami's health deteriorated over the past 6-months and had been so quiet lately, that I don't think he missed her much at first. However, last night I found him outside of the bedroom door everytime I got up. He normally sleeps in the living room, so I am sure that he is missing her. He is a very gregarious dog and liked to sleep next to her. We think that we will have to find another dog or puppy to keep him company rather soon.
I was sick during all that went on and I was feeling quite low when we got home -- both from the illness and loss of Ami. In a way I am glad that I was ill yesterday, because it would have been awful for my DH to have to deal with losing Ami by himself (I would normally have been at the office downtown Houston). I am feeling a little better physically this morning, but still crying a little now and then over the loss of our lovely QI. I try to keep in mind that she had a very good life here in the country, with lots of space in which to run around (we have a huge, fenced back yard).
Bev in TX